1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. molasses
1 c. hot water
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Cream shortening and sugar; add beaten eggs and molasses. Sift dry ingredients together, add alternately with hot water to shortening mixture. Beat until smooth. Bake in 13 x 9 inch pan for 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees.